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Cruise Planners' Vicky Garcia on an initiative to tap into clients' travel desires

Cruise Planners' Vicky Garcia on an initiative to tap into clients' travel desires | LGBTQ+ Destinations | Scoop.it

The agency has launched a tool that will capture client data about where they want to travel in the next one to three years, including LGBTQ travel. Garcia discusses how the data fits into its marketing strategy.

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Sarasota is Coming OUT!

Sarasota is Coming OUT! | LGBTQ+ Destinations | Scoop.it

...today’s Sarasota is expanding, evolving and enticing LGBTQ travelers of all ages to visit its powdery-sand beaches, world-class art institutions and growing gay (and gay-friendly) social scene.

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A Must-Read Update on Gay Travel Trends

A Must-Read Update on Gay Travel Trends | LGBTQ+ Destinations | Scoop.it

LGBTQ events, such as the Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Pride Parade, are important for attracting travelers looking for a friendly destination.

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SHINE: The IGLTA Convention That Changed My Life and Perspective

SHINE: The IGLTA Convention That Changed My Life and Perspective | LGBTQ+ Destinations | Scoop.it
The challenges of being an LGBT activist and non-profit leader can be overwhelming. After days, weeks, months, and years of activism, I’ve often felt like I’m fighting an uphill battle with no end in sight. With a world made up of nearly 7.5 billion people holding varying positions on social topics, and an LGBT community...[Read more]
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Outdoor activities around St Augustine: nature on Florida's historic coast

Outdoor activities around St Augustine: nature on Florida's historic coast | LGBTQ+ Destinations | Scoop.it
Northern Floridas HIstoric Coast is incredible for families and adventurers with outdoor activities around St Augustine abounding.
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AllOutVacations.com - 2017 Bearibbean Cruise

AllOutVacations.com - 2017 Bearibbean Cruise | LGBTQ+ Destinations | Scoop.it

Join the Bears of Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco and Dallas on a exotic 7 day cruise out of the exciting Port of Galveston Texas. We will hit many exotic places such as Cozumel Mexico, George Town Grand Cayman, the Royal Caribbean owned port of Falmouth Jamaica, before heading back to our home port of Galveston. Soak in the Caribbean sun, lounge by the pools, and just have a cocktail while on the beach or sailing on a boat.

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Join in as your hosts the Bears of Los Angeles, San Diego, and San Francisco, and Dallas present a fund raiser for their community work. Every stateroom sold, Cruise Planners-All Out Vacations will donate a portion of the proceeds back to these Bear chapters of the west coast. Not just BEARS are invited. We had many different people and all are welcomed and embraced by this group. Special Activities planned for 2017 Bears Caribbean cruise.

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Explore the arts in St. Pete! #IGLTA2017

Explore the arts in St. Pete! #IGLTA2017 | LGBTQ+ Destinations | Scoop.it

tOpening Night at The Dali Museum & Mahaffey Theate

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The evening networking begins at The Dali Museum, the largest collection of the surrealist painter's works outside of his native Spain. Attendees will have a chance to view the collection and enjoy cocktails and light hors d'oeuvres before moving to the neighboring Mahaffey Theater, the city's waterfront performing arts venue, for more food and drinks plus live music.

 

Attendees of this year's fundraising event to benefit the IGLTA Foundation are in for a special treat. Join us for cocktails and hors d'oeuvres alongside the astonishing collection of world-renowned artist Dale Chihuly’s unique glasswork. The Chihuly Collection is the first installation of his art in a building designed specifically for that purpose. Proceeds from ticket sales benefit the Foundation's efforts to inspire the next generation of LGBTQ travel professionals through education, research and leadership development.

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Announcing KindRED Pride Foundation’s Virtual Celebration of the 30th Anniversary of Gay Disney

Announcing KindRED Pride Foundation’s Virtual Celebration of the 30th Anniversary of Gay Disney | LGBTQ+ Destinations | Scoop.it

To kick off Pride Month, the KindRED Pride Foundation announces a 12-Hour Virtual Celebration on Saturday June 6 and their Take the RED Shirt Challenge to inspire ONE MILLION people to wear RED on the first Saturday in June 2020 (June 6) as a sign of solidarity for those that believe in Diversity, Inclusion, Equality, Safe Expression, and Kindness.

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10 Best Gay Beaches in the World

10 Best Gay Beaches in the World | LGBTQ+ Destinations | Scoop.it

Great gay-friendly seashores for fun in the sun this summer.

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Disney Destinations Designated IGLTA Global Partner Corporate Member

Disney Destinations Designated IGLTA Global Partner Corporate Member | LGBTQ+ Destinations | Scoop.it

Disney Destinations has been designated as a Global Partner Corporate Member of the International Gay and Lesbian Travel Association. Disney Destinations joins brands worldwide that have committed to year-round support of the association and LGBT-welcoming travel.

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Memorial Weekend LGBT parties on track

Memorial Weekend LGBT parties on track | LGBTQ+ Destinations | Scoop.it
With Emerald City having closed, this year's Memorial Weekend celebrations will be more beach-centric.
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#GayTravel Analysis for 2017, in preparation for #IGLTA2017

#GayTravel Analysis for 2017, in preparation for #IGLTA2017 | LGBTQ+ Destinations | Scoop.it

In preparation for the upcoming IGLTA Convention in St. Petersburg, Florida coming up May 4-6, we wanted to do an up-to-date analysis of the top hashtag used for LGBT travel, which is still #GayTravel.

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IGLTA Foundation Announces 2017 Conference Scholarship Recipients

IGLTA Foundation Announces 2017 Conference Scholarship Recipients | LGBTQ+ Destinations | Scoop.it

Global LGBTQ travel organization welcomes the next generation of tourism professionals to St. Petersburg, Florida

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The IGLTA Foundation recently selected the recipients for its fifth annual Building Bridges Scholarships, who will receive an all-expenses-paid trip and conference registration for the International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association’s Annual Global Convention in St. Petersburg, Florida, 4-6 May.

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